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A “Model-Centric” Approach to Smarter Electric Distribution Systems

Orange and Rockland Utilities (ORU), is an investor-owned utility and a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Incorporated (Con Edison), and is located in suburban New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, west of New York City. ORU is a key participant in Con Edison’s $272 million Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG) project to modernize electric distribution systems.

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Building a Smarter Distribution System in Pennsylvania

To further improve quality of service for its customers, PPL is implementing a $38 million Smart Grid Investment Grant, which includes $19 million in Recovery Act funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Vermont Pursues a Statewide Smart Grid Strategy

Vermont utilities are participating in eEnergy Vermont, which is part of a broad “eState Initiative” that includes the electricity, telecommunications and health care sectors throughout the State. eEnergy Vermont received a $138 million Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG) including $69 million in Recovery Act funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Agricultural Demand Response Program in California Helps Farmers Reduce Peak Electricity Usage

The development of a two-way, web-to-wireless controller for irrigation pumps is the foundation for an agricultural demand response program in California. Designed by M2M Communications of Boise, Idaho, the controller is part of an irrigation load control system that also includes sensors, smart meters, and other monitoring equipment.

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Workforce Training for the Electric Power Sector

The deployment of a smart grid—modernizing the Nation’s electric power infrastructure—is currently in the public eye with attention paid predominantly to deployment of advanced equipment, technologies and applications. A less prominent but equally vital factor to the smart grid’s success is the need for a highly skilled electric power sector workforce.